Historical opportunity — applications are closedThis page preserves the verified details of a past cycle. Do not use its deadline or application link as a current call for applications.
Funding package
Recorded funding details
R20,000 to R100,000 depending on circumstances, for up to two years for Master's and three years for PhD.
Not established in this record
Mandatory fees
Tuition
Living stipend
Accommodation
Health insurance
Travel
The captured funding wording does not establish support for these costs. This does not mean they are excluded. Check the full package on the official source before budgeting.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Applicants must demonstrate at least two years of sustained social-justice engagement.
Applicants must ordinarily reside in an eligible country.
Applicants must hold the stated prior qualification for their study level.
Applicants must be nationals of, or recognised refugees in, an eligible Southern African country.
Applicants must apply for or be enrolled in a Master's or PhD at a South African university.
Application package
Documents and steps
Required documents
The captured steps mention documents, but a complete required-document list is not recorded. Confirm the provider’s checklist before preparing your application.
Application steps
Confirm that nationality, residence, subject area, degree and social-justice requirements are met.
Complete the Stage 1 online application.
Upload degree certificates, transcripts, CV and an accepted identity document before 14 August 2026 at 16:00 SAST.
Evidence and freshness
Sources behind this record
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The Merna Mattsson Scholarship for Women in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities supports eligible women aged 25 or older from disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarship provides a one-off AUD $4,000 payment for undergraduate or postgraduate study in eligible Swinburne disciplines.
The Merna Mattsson Scholarship for Women in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities supports eligible women aged 25 or older from disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarship provides a one-off AUD $4,000 payment for undergraduate or postgraduate study in eligible Swinburne disciplines.
